Towering views across Lichfield can be seen from the top of Lichfield Cathedral as part of the city’s Heritage Weekend.

You can climb the central tower to the base of the 78 metre high spire to catch stunning views of the city on Saturday (September 23) at 10am, 11am, 2pm and 3pm.

But due to the precipitous nature of what’s on offer, only children over the age of eight are allowed – and those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Towering views across Lichfield can be seen from the top of Lichfield Cathedral. (Image: Lichfield Cathedral Photographers)

Visitors must ensure they are wearing suitable footwear – no sandals or high heels are allowed – and only small bags will be permitted. Locked facilities will be available for storage of bags and personal belongings.

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The afternoon will feature sea shanties, Lichfield City Council’s Mini Town Crier Competition and street dancing and music from The City of Lichfield Concert Band.

Intimate Theatre will also perform at Speakers’ Corner at 11am and at Erasmus Darwin House at 2.30pm.

Erasmus Darwin House will be throwing open its doors.

Erasmus Darwin House is hosting a ‘Garrick300’ Georgian Garden Party over both days, from 11am to 5pm. Visitors can experience Georgian festivities in the House and Herb Garden, as well as buy homemade cakes from the pop-up tea room and play traditional 18th century games.

At Beacon Park you can follow the Shakespeare Garden Trail for 20p, which will lead you to plants mentioned in some of Shakespeare’s works.

The Old Prison Cells at Lichfield Guildhall will be open for the Heritage Weekend.

Elsewhere in the city, the Old Prison Cells at Lichfield Guildhall will be open on Saturday 10am to 4pm and on Sunday, September 24 from 11am to 3pm.

Look out for the ‘Black Country Players’ around the streets on Saturday who will be on the look-out for new recruits to join their regiment!

There will also be a rare chance to peruse Lichfield’s Sandfields Pumping Station on Saturday with a walk hosted by Lichfield Waterworks Trust leaving Speaker’s Corner at 11am and tracking the route of the Hanch tunnel towards the historic pumping station.

Dr Samuel Johnson.

Later on Saturday, the Johnson Society will also be marking Johnson’s Birthday with their traditional supper at Lichfield Guildhall.

Current President, bestselling author Margaret Drabble, will hand over her badge to the President elect Michael Bundock.

Mr Bundock is the author of ‘the Fortunes of Francis Barber’, a fascinating account of Johnson’s manservant, the freed slave who became the wordsmith’s heir.

Rachael, Jo and Aileen at the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum are all ready for Lichfield Heritage Weekend.

Councillor Ian Pritchard, Lichfield District Council’s cabinet member for economic growth, environment and development services, said: “Lichfield Heritage Weekend offers a packed programme of places to visit and activities to take part in.

“This year the city celebrates both Samuel Johnson’s birthday and 300 years of David Garrick, the famous Georgian actor.

“Many of the venues are running special events, tours and exhibitions over the weekend, so check the programme to make sure you don’t miss out on anything.”

Programmes will be available at Tourist Information based in Lichfield Library and from heritage venues across the city.